December 2018

War Memorial City Park (next to Fire Department ) downtown Jacksonville Sing Carols, a brief devotion, and an Ending Christmas prayer. May even have some hot chocolate Let us celebrate the reason for the season Veterans we want to say "Thank you for serving and we ask all active or discharged to wear your uniform as we also remember those who are away from their family serving this great country during this holiday season

Shearing the Sheep is an event that Only 1 Hope Ministries puts on the last Saturday of every month. It is a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship! The ministry provides free hair cuts to men, women, and children. Come join us!

Are you expecting a baby soon? Do you have one or more children under the age of 3 years? Do you want your children to be prepared to read by the time they start school? If you answered yes to any of those, you are eligible to participate in the free Born to Read program. The Born to Read Program starts Oct. 1, 2018 and ends June 30, 2019 If interested, please contact Azalia Perez via email at aperez18@patriots.uttyler.edu or…

Kids helping kids! The First United Methodist Church Lindale 10th annual Duck and Dive Dodgeball tournament was originally conceived by a fifth/sixth grade Sunday school class who wanted to find a way they could help kids in our community who are in crisis So it was decided they would host a dodgeball tournament - (who doesn't love dodgeball???) and every participant would bring diapers and wet wipes to donate and all the proceeds from donations and entry fees would go…

Hey Moms! Need some encouragement? Come meet moms like you at the annual Moms Inc. Kickoff Potluck Brunch on September 11 from 9-11 a.m. Hosted by Community Christian Fellowship (CCF) We meet weekly for playdates, Mommy & Me Events, group outings & a monthly speaker brunch featuring topics we all face Childcare is provided for those who RSVP by Sunday, September 9 There is a $5 per family childcare fee Preregister for this event here or find the Moms Inc…

Re/Engage is a Bible-based marriage program that meets once a week for 12 weeks starting 1/16/19 We meet for 2 hours each Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Marvin United Methodist church The program includes large group lectures and small group time Topics covered include love, grace, forgiveness, conflict, expectations, communication and other topics related to strengthening your marriage Childcare is provided Cost is $20 for books for each spouse

Monthly informative presentations on gardening topics. January 18, Crapemyrtles-The Lilac of the South by Keith Hansen February 15, Basics of Hobby Greenhouses-Think you want a Greenhouse by Debby Watkins, Smith County Master Gardner, Advanced Training March 15, Trialed and Trusted Plants, Distinctly Southern -Plants to help your garden look like the pages of Southern Living magazine by Laura Campbell, spokesperson for Southern Living Plant Collection April 12, Supercharge your Garden with Texas Superstar Plants - Strong and stunning plants for…

The Boat & RV Show is the largest boat and travel Show east of I-35. The Show creates a marketplace for buyers and sellers of the boating, camping and outdoor activities industry. The event also provides an outstanding way to market a positive image of the hunter, the angler and the outdoors person by demonstrating how the groups contribute both environmentally and economically to a healthy East Texas.

John Crist is investing in the next generation. Invest in the Next Generation - 2nd annual Comedy Gala (Benefiting Longview Christian School) will host John Crist to continue improvement on its current campus John Crist in Longview to help raise funds to continue improvements at Longview Cristian School located at the former Forest Park Middle School campus Comedian and viral video sensation John Crist is the next big thing in standup comedy Whether you know him from viral videos like “Lady…

Ever miss the good ole days? We do too, which is why you’re invited to our first ever reunion concert! Join us at Flint Baptist Church on Saturday night, January 26 at 7 p.m. in the new FBC Student Center Come out for some of our worship favorites and good hangs We can’t wait to catch up with you all! All We Are is a worship band of Tyler native that made their way into student ministries across East Texas,…

February 2019

Shop one of Flea Market Style Magazine and Country Living Magazine's top vintage events at Hit the Bricks, downtown Tyler on the square! Vintage decor and furniture, shabby chic and farmhouse finds, handmade items, art and tons more! Admission is free.